1. Sensor A sensor is likely the most integral part of a mouse as, without it, the mouse cannot function.

2. DPI/CPI DPI stands for Dots per Inch, and CPI for Counts per Inch. They essentially mean the same thing.

3. Poll Rate Similar to an election or a poll, a mouse has to report its numbers containing its position back to the computer.

4. Maximum Tracking Speed. Also known as the perfect control speed, or measured in inches per second, this refers to how fast the mouse can be moved while maintaining accurate tracking of its motion

5. Build They are edgy and aggressive a lot of the time and come with RGB lighting to fit with the rest of the gaming setup.

6. Wired or Wirele This simply comes down to the fact that wires transmit signals much faster than wireless so latency is minimum.

7. Programmable Button There's not a gaming mouse we can name that won’t come with a standard three buttons – left, right, and scroll click.

Classifying Gaming Mice Based on Weight: – Ultralight: <80 grams (as low as 50g) – Light: 80 to 100 gram – Normal: 100 to 120 gram – Heavy: >130 grams (as heavy as 180g)